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Signature Image Salon
Signature Image Salon

Signature Image Salon

Hair salon in Washington, DC

Signature Image Salon was founded in 2011 by Vonetta Dumas Jennings and describes itself as an image brand company. Its aim is to meet clients' goals for hair, skin, body and overall look through personalized image management, with the belief that a signature look adds to confidence and makes a lasting impression on others.

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About

Signature Image Salon was founded in 2011 by Vonetta Dumas Jennings and describes itself as an image brand company. Its aim is to meet clients' goals for hair, skin, body and overall look through personalized image management, with the belief that a signature look adds to confidence and makes a lasting impression on others.

The salon operates as an Aveda Concept Salon, and much of its service menu is built on Aveda products. According to the salon, it has been named Best Salon in Washington, DC by Expertise.com, Refinery 29 and Politics of Pretty. The salon describes a visit there as a beauty and wellness experience that it considers unlike any other.

Final prices depend on the stylist, the density and length of the hair, and how complex the service is, and they can be discussed at consultation. Personalized body care and skin care regimens are offered at no charge, with product benefits and proper use explained. Hair extensions require a consultation and a deposit to book.

Beyond the chair, the business offers one-on-one image consulting and team workshops on etiquette, professional presence, dating confidence and wardrobe. The salon states its Total Image Makeover package includes a cut or color design, skin care regimen, makeup lessons, color analysis, closet audit, wardrobe styling and a photo shoot.

The salon is on the second floor at 1517 U St. NW. Parking can be paid by credit card through Park Mobile, and two hours of free parking are available on nearby side streets. Metro riders can take the Green or Yellow Line to U Street Cardozo, exit at 13th Street and walk two blocks. Bus routes 90, 92, 93 and 96 also serve the area. Morning express appointments are by request and by appointment only, and additional fees may apply.

Treats hair, skin, body and wardrobe as parts of one overall image, with the goal of helping each guest build self-confidence.

The salon describes its setting as a welcoming, private place to step away from daily stress.

Specials & promotions

  • Weekly Healthy Hair package: 9 visits for the price of 8

    A sculpted cut is included with every membership. Receive 10% off retail.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Bi-weekly Healthy Hair package: 5 visits for the price of 4

    A sculpted cut is included with every membership. Receive 10% off Retail.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

A personalized body care regimen offered at no charge.

  • Personalized Body Care Regimen Free

Daytime and evening styles for special events, junior stylist options, and pre-wedding and wedding day services priced after consultation, including updos, waves and braids.

  • Junior Stylist - Daytime: Evening Special Occasion $150+
  • Daytime: Evening Special Occasion Styles $180+
  • Pre-wedding and Wedding Day-of Services Price at booking

Relaxer touch-ups and virgin relaxers with steam treatment, plus a Brazilian Blowout keratin treatment.

  • Relaxer Touch-Up w/ Steam Treatment $140+
  • Virgin Relaxer w/ Steam Treatment $190+
  • Brazilian Blowout Price at booking

Single process color and grey coverage, face framing, partial and full highlights, balayage, creative highlights and color correction.

  • Face Framing Highlights $120+
  • Single Process Color/Grey Coverage (4-6 weeks new growth) approx. 1/2 inch new growth $120+
  • Junior Stylist - Partial Highlights $150+
  • Junior Stylist - Full/Creative Highlights $165+
  • Partial Highights $170+
  • Balayage Partial $175+
  • Balayage Full $215+
  • Full/Creative Highlights $215+
  • Single Process Color (All Over Color) $215+
  • Color Correction $240+

Image consulting including a Total Image Makeover package, personalized color analysis, wardrobe audits, personal shopping, makeup lessons and a written and visual report.

  • At-home Wardrobe Audit Price at booking
  • Dressing for Every Occasion Price at booking
  • Makeup Application & Lessons Price at booking
  • Personalized Color Analysis Price at booking
  • Personal Shopping/Updating Your Look Price at booking
  • Style/Colors That Works & Wardrobe Tips Price at booking
  • Written & Visual Report Price at booking

Sessions on building confidence, presenting yourself well and finding a look that suits you.

  • Building Confidence Price at booking
  • Finding the Look That Fits You Price at booking
  • Presenting Your Best Self Price at booking

An intensive treatment for dry, flaky scalp.

  • Intensive Treatment for Dry, Flaky Scalp $30

Sewn-in extensions, MicroLinks, crochet braids and weaves, wig installs, and full or partial weaves, with removal and maintenance.

  • Hair Extensions Per Row (Sewn-in) $50
  • MicroLink Per Weft $50
  • Hair Extensions Removal $60+
  • Hair Extensions Maintenance $100+
  • Wig Install $150
  • Crochet Weave $250+
  • Crochet Braids $260+
  • Partial Sewn-in Weave $275+
  • Full Sewn-in Weave $450+
  • Full MicroLinks $700+

Makeup application and lessons, plus strip lash application.

  • Strip Lashes $25
  • Makeup Application $150+
  • Makeup Lesson $150+

Hair cuts, junior stylist cuts, beard trims, and hair coloring to blend, brighten or cover grey.

  • Beard Trims $20
  • Junior Stylist - Hair Cuts $50+
  • Enhancing Your Grey (Brightens Grey) $60+
  • Hair Cuts $60+
  • Maintaining Image with Grey Coverage $60+

Natural curl enhancement, twist outs, strand twists, flexie curl sets, lock maintenance and crochet styles.

  • Enhance Natural Curl Pattern $70
  • Twist Out $100+
  • Single Strand/Double Strand Twist $120+
  • Flexie (Straw) Curl Sets $150+
  • Lock Maintenance $160+
  • Crochet $260+

Workshops on business and social protocol, networking, interviewing, presentation skills, resumes and etiquette for technology and correspondence.

  • Building Public Image Price at booking
  • Business and Social Protocol Price at booking
  • Business Networking Price at booking
  • How to Work a Room & The Art of Small Talk Price at booking
  • Interviewing Skills Price at booking
  • Presentational Skills Price at booking
  • Resume and Cover Letter Preparation Price at booking
  • Table Manners and Fine Dining Experience Price at booking
  • The Etiquette of Technology and Correspondence Price at booking

Aveda hot oil and strengthening treatments that can be done with or without a steamer.

  • Hydrate and Nourish Nutrient Pre-Shampoo Hot Oil Treatment $35
  • Hydrate and Nourish Aveda NUTRIENT INFUSED Treatment $45
  • Strengthen and Repair AVEDA INTENSIVE STRENGTHENING Treatment $45

Shampoo, style and sculpted cuts, with a junior stylist option and a version by Vonetta.

  • Junior Stylist - Shampoo Style Sculpted Cut $100+
  • Shampoo Style Sculpted Cut $115+
  • Shampoo Style Sculpted Cut by Vonetta $135+

Bronze, Silver and Gold membership packages with discounted visits and retail, plus Healthy Hair packages.

  • Healthy Hair Price at booking
  • Healthy Hair Relaxer Price at booking
  • Healthy Hair Single Color Price at booking
  • Signature Image Bronze Member Price at booking
  • Signature Image Gold Member Price at booking
  • Signature Image Silver Member Price at booking

Group workshops designed for teens, career services, small groups, large organizations and personal matchmaking services.

  • A Positive Self Image Price at booking
  • Creating Balance Price at booking
  • Executive Etiquette Power Price at booking
  • Find Yourself, Know Yourself and Walk in Confidence! Price at booking
  • When Looking and Feeling Good Become Effortless! Price at booking

A free personalized skin care regimen, a free mini facial, a mini facial, and eyebrow arching.

  • FREE Mini Facial Free
  • Eyebrow Arching $25
  • FREE Eyebrow Arching $25
  • Mini Facial Price at booking
  • Personalized Skin Care Regimen Price at booking

Blowdry thermal styling, shampoo sets, shampoo blowdries and silk press.

  • Blowdry Thermal Styling $90+
  • Junior Stylist - Shampoo, Blowdry & Thermal Styling $90+
  • Junior Stylist - Shampoo Set $90+
  • Shampoo Blowdry $90+
  • Shampoo Blowdry Thermal Styling $100+
  • Shampoo Set $100+
  • Silk Press $120+

Waxing for chin, eyebrows and lip, with a consultation to tailor facial hair removal.

  • Chin $25
  • Eyebrows $25
  • Lip $25

The Total Image Makeover package, combining hair, skin, makeup and wardrobe work.

  • Total Image Makeover Package Price at booking

Photos

  • Stylist Vonetta working on a client's braided hair in the salon
  • Wide wedding couple photo near brick buildings, used as services header
  • Stylist working on a client with other staff in the salon
  • Salon styling area with black chairs, orange armchairs and windows
  • Stylist with client and staff working in the salon
  • Shampoo area with three backwash chairs and product shelf
  • Waiting area with hair dryers and portrait paintings on walls
  • Wall of colorful portrait paintings in the salon
  • Two large colorful portrait paintings hung on a gold wall in the salon
  • Two women talking over a product in the salon's Aveda retail area
  • Retail display of Aveda products and makeup with a portrait painting on the wall

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.signatureimagesalon.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Aveda Concept Salon using Aveda products
  • Free personalized body care and skin care regimens
  • Bronze, Silver and Gold membership packages plus Healthy Hair packages
  • Total Image Makeover package combining hair, skin, makeup and wardrobe
  • Image consulting with personalized color analysis and wardrobe audits
  • Hair extensions using salon-supplied hair in several textures
Good for
  • special occasions and wedding parties
  • pre-wedding and wedding day services
  • natural and textured hair
  • hair extension wearers
  • men's grooming and beard care
  • image makeovers and wardrobe planning
  • ongoing maintenance through memberships
  • confidence and self-presentation coaching
  • professional etiquette and interview preparation
Treats
  • dry, flaky scalp
  • grey coverage and grey blending
  • relaxed hair maintenance
  • hair color correction
  • hair strengthening
  • unwanted facial hair
  • brow shaping
  • wardrobe and color selection
  • event makeup
Techniques
  • relaxer with steam treatment
  • Brazilian Blowout keratin treatment
  • balayage
  • partial and full highlights
  • face framing highlights
  • single process color
  • color correction
  • sew-in weaves
  • MicroLinks
  • crochet braids and crochet weaves

Products & treatments

  • Aveda
  • Affirm Fiberguard Relaxer
  • Brazilian Blowout

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